Improving daily function with occupational therapy
April 18, 2023
Coastal Point
April is Occupational Therapy Month
By Jillian Kemmerlin, OTR/L, CLT | Aquacare Physical Therapy
Occupational therapy uses hands-on methods to enhance a person’s ability to complete daily tasks to live their lives to the fullest.
For those who suffer from any injury, arthritis or pain, occupational therapy can help improve movement, musculature and reduce pain.
Those who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, head trauma, or patients needing help with fine motor skills, coordination, and dressing or grooming, can all benefit from occupational therapy.
In addition, occupational therapists with specialized training in lymphedema management can also provide lymphatic drainage, manual therapy, strength exercises and hand therapy.